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Photos: First Look at BURIED CHILD at AstonRep Theatre Company

AstonRep Theatre Company has launched it 15th and final season with a revival of Sam Shepard’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama Buried Child directed by Ensemble Member Derek Bertelsen*, playing through November 19, 2022 at The Edge Theater. Get a first look at photos here!
AstonRep Theatre to Present BURIED CHILD at The Edge Theater in October

AstonRep Theatre Company is launching it 15th and final season with a revival of Sam Shepard’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama Buried Child directed by Ensemble Member Derek Bertelsen*, playing October 21 – November 19, 2022 at The Edge Theater.
Cast Announced For AstonRep Theatre's BURIED CHILD Next Month

AstonRep Theatre Company has announced casting for its revival of Sam Shepard's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama Buried Child directed by Ensemble Member Derek Bertelsen*. 
AstonRep Theatre Presents TWISTED TALES OF POE

Just in time for Halloween, AstonRep Theatre Company launches its 2020-21 season with a free streaming radio broadcast of Twisted Tales of Poe, based on Tales of Edgar Allen Poe, adapted by Philip Grecian and directed by Aaron Mays.
NOISES OFF is Coming to Metropolis Performing Arts Centre

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre presents farcical show-within-a-show Noises Off January 30 - March 14, 2020.
AstonRep Theatre Company Will Present its 11th annual WRITER'S SERIES

AstonRep Theatre Company will present its 11th annual WRITER'S SERIES, an afternoon of staged readings of new works by local writers. This year's series will showcase two productions by Jasmine Sharma and Ellen Wiese on Saturday, November 23, 2019 from 2 pm a?" 6 pm at The Edge Theater (Off Broadway stage), 1133 W. Catalpa Ave. in Chicago. Patrons are invited to attend individual readings a?" or stay for the entire afternoon. Readings are free but donations will be accepted. No reservations required. For additional information, visit www.astonrep.com or call (773) 828-9129.
Photo Flash: First Look at AstonRep Theatre's EQUUS

AstonRep Theatre Company launches its 2019-20 season with Peter Shaffer's psychological thriller EQUUS, directed by Co-Artistic Director Derek Bertelsen*, playing September 27 – October 27, 2019 at AstonRep's new home, The Edge Theater, 5451 N. Broadway St. in Chicago.
AstonRep Theatre Presents EQUUS Beginning September 27

AstonRep Theatre Company launches its 2019-20 season with Peter Shaffer's psychological thriller EQUUS, directed by Co-Artistic Director Derek Bertelsen*, playing September 27 a?" October 27, 2019 at AstonRep's new home,The Edge Theater, 5451 N. Broadway St. in Chicago.
Casting Announced For AstonRep Theatre Company's EQUUS

AstonRep Theatre Company announces casting for its production of Peter Shaffer's psychological thriller EQUUS, directed by Co-Artistic Director Derek Bertelsen*.
Photo Flash: First Look at the World Premiere of FAST FOOD CHAIN at Adventure Stage Chicago

Adventure Stage Chicago (ASC), a program of the Northwestern Settlement, opens its world premiere of ASC Artistic Associate Andrew Marikis' Fast Food Chain tonight, Friday, April 26, at the Vittum Theater, 1012 N. Noble Street (press opening April 27). This production continues ASC's 15th season, which explores the many challenges of hunger, both literal and metaphorical. Fast Food Chain is directed by Black Ensemble Theater's Daryl Brooks, who helmed ASC's Akeelah and the Bee last season. Casting for the new production includes Davon Roberts (Rudy), La Shone T. Kelly (Akari), Sonya Cha'Rae (Ursula), Yahdina U-Deen (Mbeku), Kelvin Davis (Eddie), Rian Jairell (Mr. Lyons) andLisa Revis (Shadow 1).
Adventure Stage Chicago Announces Casting for FAST FOOD CHAIN

Adventure Stage Chicago (ASC), a program of the Northwestern Settlement, presents the world premiere of ASC Artistic Associate Andrew Marikis' Fast Food Chain from April 26 to May 18, 2019 (press opening April 27) at the Vittum Theater, 1012 N. Noble Street.
Photo Flash: First Look at THE MOUSETRAP At Metropolis Performing Arts Centre

Metropolis presents Agatha Christie's classic whodunit murder mystery The Mousetrap through March 16, 2019.
Photo Flash: BOEING BOEING Comes to Metropolis Performing Arts Centre

Metropolis presents the Tony Award-winning comedy Boeing Boeing through March 17, 2018.
Polarity Ensemble Theatre Launches 2015 Dionysos Cup Festival of New Plays Today

Polarity Ensemble Theatre presents its annual DIONYSOS CUP FESTIVAL OF NEW PLAYS tonight, July 9, through July 19 featuring workshop readings of four new full-length plays by Chicago-area playwrights as a part of a six-month long development process.
Polarity Ensemble Theatre to Host 2015 Dionysos Cup Festival of New Plays Next Month

Polarity Ensemble Theatre presents its annual DIONYSOS CUP FESTIVAL OF NEW PLAYS July 9 - 19 featuring workshop readings of four new full-length plays by Chicago-area playwrights as a part of a six-month long development process.
Transcendent Ensemble Theatre Co.'s HAMLET Begins Tonight

TETC continues the transmutation of classic cannons in this immersive new interpretation of Shakespeare's HAMLET. Set in 1968 after the Summer of Love, this ensemble of seven actors bring the text to life in a whole new way exploring the anarchy and chaos of the American 60s. It's a rebellion against the system! Claudius, the new king, promises peace. Hamlet, hates the 'establishment' and wants to avenge his father's death. Revenge, sex, murder, greed! Something is rotten! Come hang with the hippies and watch it all unfold!
Transcendent Ensemble Theatre Co. to Present HAMLET, Begin. 5/28

TETC continues the transmutation of classic cannons in this immersive new interpretation of Shakespeare's HAMLET. Set in 1968 after the Summer of Love, this ensemble of seven actors bring the text to life in a whole new way exploring the anarchy and chaos of the American 60s. It's a rebellion against the system! Claudius, the new king, promises peace. Hamlet, hates the 'establishment' and wants to avenge his father's death. Revenge, sex, murder, greed! Something is rotten! Come hang with the hippies and watch it all unfold!
Polarity Ensemble Theatre Hosts Final Event Celebrating THE AFTERLIFE TRILOGY Tonight

Polarity Ensemble Theatre presents its final event celebrating the two novels of THE AFTERLIFE TRILOGY at The Gumbo Fiction Salon, 2442 N. Clark Street, Chicago, tonight, February 19, 2015. The event will include a dramatic presentation of scenes from VISIONS OF ANNA featuring Richard Engling, Allison McCorkle, Rian Jairell and Margo Chervony. This is the final AFTERLIFE TRILOGY event before Polarity Ensemble Theatre begins rehearsals for ANNA IN THE AFTERLIFE, opening April 25, 2015 at The Greenhouse Theater Center.
Polarity Ensemble Theatre to Host Final Event Celebrating THE AFTERLIFE TRILOGY, 2/19

Polarity Ensemble Theatre presents its final event celebrating the two novels of THE AFTERLIFE TRILOGY at The Gumbo Fiction Salon, 2442 N. Clark Street, Chicago, Thursday, February 19, 2015. The event will include a dramatic presentation of scenes from VISIONS OF ANNA featuring Richard Engling, Allison McCorkle, Rian Jairell and Margo Chervony. This is the final AFTERLIFE TRILOGY event before Polarity Ensemble Theatre begins rehearsals for ANNA IN THE AFTERLIFE, opening April 25, 2015 at The Greenhouse Theater Center.
Polarity Ensemble Theatre's MIRACLES IN THE FALL Opens Tonight at Greenhouse Theater Center

Polarity Ensemble Theatre kicks off its 2014 -15 season with the world premiere of MIRACLES IN THE FALL, a searing drama in which a family must surmount the lies and betrayals that have twisted their lives. MIRACLES IN THE FALL is written by Dionysos Cup Award Winner Chuck O'Connor and directed by Jeff Award Winner Richard Shavzin. It plays today, September 3 - October 5, 2014 at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, where Polarity begins the second year of its new residency. Tickets are available at www.petheatre.com or by calling the box office at 773-404-7336.

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